Head-to-Head
Cielo X1 3.0vsMach 7
The Cielo X1 3.0 is a race shoe while the Mach 7 is a daily trainer shoe. The Cielo X1 3.0 retails for $275 while the Mach 7 comes in at $145 — a $130 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 8.3 oz for the Mach 7. In our ratings, the Cielo X1 3.0 edges out the Mach 7 — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 6.8 oz✓ | 8.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
